About this episode

Matt Continetti returns to discuss Trump's second term and the implications of recent events in Iran.

Our friend Matt Continetti is back to discuss the central theory of Trump's second term, as well as the resumption of strikes on Iran and the threat to take Kharg Island. Is this a negotiating tactic, or have the Iranians finally pushed Trump too far? Plus, the expiration of FISA, the launch of the World Cup, the historic Knicks game, the inflation numbers, and Matt recommends the documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That's the Weight of the World). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Commentary Magazine

Guest: Matt Continetti

Topics covered

• Trump's second term
• Iran strikes
• Kharg Island
• FISA expiration
• World Cup
• Knicks game
• inflation

Keywords

• Trump
• Iran
• Kharg Island
• FISA
• World Cup
• Knicks
• inflation
• documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Commentary Magazine

Books & works: Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That's the Weight of the World)

Places: Iran, Kharg Island, United States

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